Holi 2026 Travel Boost: Special Trains from Mumbai and Pune to Hatia and Danapur Announced – Check Full Schedule

In a major relief for passengers planning to travel home during the Holi holidays, Central Railway has announced special train services between Mumbai, Pune, Hatia, and Danapur. The move aims to ease congestion and ensure smooth, comfortable travel for thousands of holiday passengers.

Special Train Between Mumbai (LTT) and Hatia

Train No. 08610 (Special)

• Departure:
  • March 4 & March 11
  • From Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 05:00 AM
• Arrival:
  • Hatia – Next day at 09:00 AM

Train No. 08609 (Special – Return)

• Departure:
  • March 2 & March 9
  • From Hatia at 04:20 AM
• Arrival:
  • Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Mumbai – Third day at 12:40 PM

Halts on Route:
Thane, Kalyan, Igatpuri, Nashik Road, Manmad, Chalisgaon, Pachora, Bhusawal, Malkapur, Shegaon, Akola, Badnera, Wardha, Nagpur, Gondia, Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Jharsuguda, Rourkela.

Pune–Danapur Special Train (6 Services)

Train No. 01479 (Special)

• Departure from Pune:
  • March 1, March 5, March 9 at 08:55 PM
• Arrival at Danapur:
  • Third day at 08:00 AM

Train No. 01480 (Special – Return)

• Departure from Danapur:
  • March 3, March 7, March 11 at 10:00 PM
• Arrival at Pune:
  • Next day at 09:15 PM

Halts on Route:
Daund Cord Cabin, Ahilyanagar, Kopargaon, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Khandwa, Itarsi, Madan Mahal, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Buxar, Ara.

Reservation Details

Reservations for Train No. 08610 (Special) will be available from March 2 at all computerized reservation centers and on the official railway booking website under the advance reservation period, according to Central Railway officials.

Railway authorities stated that these special Holi trains will significantly benefit passengers travelling from Mumbai and Pune to eastern and northern India, ensuring safer, smoother, and more convenient festive travel.